Job Description

Join Us in Transforming Head & Neck Cancer Care in Sussex!

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Advanced Dietitian for Head & Neck Cancer Care (Band 7)

Base:

Eastbourne and Brighton | Service: Oncology (Radiotherapy)

Employer:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust



We're pleased to introduce a newly created advanced dietitian role within an innovative H&N Radiotherapy service. This new multidisciplinary team includes a Dietitian, Speech & Language Therapist and Advanced Care Practitioner, delivering pioneering care for patients receiving complex radiotherapy.



As part of the Radiotherapy Review Project, we are expanding Category 1 radiotherapy at Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit (ERTU), improving access and reducing travel for vulnerable patients.



The post will take the lead in establishing this service at a new site, implement cross profession, site and Trust working while delivering excellent care to this nutritionally vulnerable patient group.

This role offers the chance to shape services, contribute to research, and develop professionally in a supportive environment.



We welcome applications from HCPC registered dietitians with a strong clinical background.



Nutritional management in head and neck cancer patients.



Facilitating enteral and home enteral feeding



Training, mentoring, audit, quality improvements, service development, risk management and research.



Cross site and partnership working



Why This Matters

H&N radiotherapy is among the most complex and challenging treatments in cancer care, with risks including malnutrition, dehydration, hospitalisation, and significant functional decline. The Advanced Dietitian role is integral to improving patient safety, outcomes, and quality of life through timely, expert-led nutritional care and multidisciplinary working.

We're Looking For



Passionate, skilled clinicians , preferably with H&N oncology experience, but training can be provided



Commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care



Interest in service innovation, design, and research



Motivation to contribute to the growth of a high-functioning Sussex-wide H&N MDT



What We Offer



A unique opportunity to shape a new model of care within a newly created team



Strong clinical supervision, MDT support, and peer learning



A values-led organisation committed to staff wellbeing, innovation, and career development



At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Nutritional assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment.



Facilitating enteral and home enteral feeding



Pre-treatment and prehabilitation.



Attendance at MDMs and clinics



Patient support.



Clinical administration



Clinical governance - risk management, audit, quality improvement, research.



Education, mentoring and training to others.



CPD



Cross site and partnership working